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| Final Exam Timetable for Semester 1, 2004 The final exam timetable is now available on my.UQ. So if you haven't already, have a look and start planning your study. It never hurts to be prepared, just like the boy scouts say. |
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Employment vacancies are listed in real time because information comes directly from the employer - so check UQ CareerHub regularly for the latest vacancies. Weekly emails will be sent to you featuring vacancies relevant to your discipline. UQ CareerHub is managed by Student Support Services with assistance from UQ faculty staff. Check out the site at www.careerhub.uq.edu.au. |
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| Call for Papers - The International Journal of
Indigenous Philosophy This issue is directed to philosophical issues raised by the recent 9th Circuit Court of appeals opinion at www.ca9.uscourts.gov. It is our purpose to have this issue in print by October, in the hope that if the case goes to the U.S. Supreme Court, Indigenous thinkers might have an opportunity to address the controversy at a meaningful time. Topics might include but are not limited to: philosophy of science; dueling epistemologies; phenomenology of justice; the impact of Indigenous metaphysics on conceptions of justice; jurisprudence; and NAGPRA treatment of Indigenous interests by colonial jurisprudence; comparative perspectives on repatriation in the Americas; and philosophical implications of traditional origin stories. Please submit contributions by 1 June 2004. For further information email birranews@uq.edu.au. |
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| Call for Papers - ICME 2004 The ICME 2004 sessions in Seoul, Korea will be held between 4-6 October, during the middle three days of the ICOM general conference. ICME welcomes presentations discussing the main conference theme "Museums and Intangible Heritage". UNESCO defines intangible cultural heritage as "embracing all forms of traditional and popular or folk culture, i.e. collective works originating in a given community and based on tradition. They include oral traditions, customs, languages, music, dance, rituals, festivities". Please submit contributions by 1 June 2004. For further information email birranews@uq.edu.au. |
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| Call for Papers - Trent University Temagami Field
Trip Ninth Annual International Wanapitei Aboriginal History and Politics
Colloquium The 2004 Wanapitei Colloquium will focus on major topics related to "Collaborations: Cross Cultural Co-operations and Alliances, Past, Present and Future: Examining, Exploring and Re-Assessing Gender, Social and Political Relationships and Issues between Aboriginal peoples and some of the "Others"". The following themes are guidelines - presenters are encouraged to offer papers on these or other themes within the main focus of the colloquium: cases of historical collaboration before the Royal Proclamation and the Treaty of Niagara, 1763-1764; cases of historical collaboration from 1763 to 1945 and their limitations; profound or limited changes in the attitudes of some of the "Others", general or specific, 1945-1995; and contemporary examples of collaboration together with their limitations and explanations. Please send abstracts for papers and ideas for sessions by 1 July. For further information email birranews@uq.edu.au. |
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| Call for Papers - The Australian Journal of Indigenous
Education You are invited to contribute papers or other material to be published in the The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education. The AJIE is a peer reviewed research journal publishing articles in the field of Indigenous education, broadly defined. It is the only journal for educators devoted specifically to issues of practice, pedagogy and policy in Indigenous education in Australia. Notes to contributors and further information can be found at www.atsis.uq.edu.au/ajie/. If you are interested in contributing to the journal contact the editors, Jackie Huggins and Liz Mackinlay, at the Unit! |
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| UQ - What's on this Week A UQ webpage that gives an overview of events around UQ on a weekly basis or search further ahead. Covering the academic calendar, student matters, seminars and workshops, sporting fixtures, concerts, exhibitions, courses and careers events, graduations, orientation, dinners, receptions and public lectures. Go to www.uq.edu.au/events/ to check it out. |
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| Unit News - 2003 Annual Report | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit Annual Report is now available. The report presents a brief summary of Unit performance and activities during the 2003 calendar year and covers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student enrolment and graduation rates, Unit staff, research grants and publications. A copy of the 2003 Annual Report is available for viewing or download by pressing on the image opposite. Previous editions of the Annual Report are available from the Free Downloads page. |
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| Scholarships, Grants, Prizes & Cadetships | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Norman McCann Summer Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded for full-time research for a period of 6 weeks each year and will be effective between 3 January and 11 February 2005. They are tenable at the National Library of Australia in Canberra. Successful applicants will be provided with airfares, accommodation and meals (in a Canberra university college) and a $300/week allowance. The scholarships are intended for those finishing their first degree (preferably at Honours level) in 2004 and intending to proceed to postgraduate study. It is envisaged that successful applicants will be drawn from the disciplines of history, literature, librarianship, archives administration or museum studies. Further information and application forms can be obtained at the scheme website at www.nla.gov.au. |
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| University of Melbourne Postgraduate Equity Scholarships The University of Melbourne offers up to 10 Postgraduate Equity Scholarships each year. The scholarships provide support for students of Indigenous Australian descent, with disabilities, whose academic career has been adversely affected or studying in the field of human rights. Strong preference is given to applicants already enrolled in a postgraduate program who have demonstrated successful academic progress. Please note that the number of applications received exceeds the number of scholarships available. Applications close 31 October 2004. The value of this scholarship is $17,455 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living costs and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years for masters studies or 3 years for PhD studies. For further information contact the Scholarships Assistant, University of Melbourne on (03) 8344 8747 or email pg-schols@unimelb.edu.au. |
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| Brisbane City Council's Graduate Development Program
Brisbane City Council's Graduate Development Program offers you an excellent opportunity to kick-start a dynamic career in a diverse, supportive and innovative organisation. Join the program and gain vast experience in a number of Council businesses over a two-year period. This will better prepare you to apply for any future employment opportunities when you complete the Graduate Program. The program will commence with the first group of successful graduates in November 2004. We're after sharp thinkers with a sense of community spirit and graduates who are positive, organised, inquisitive and outcome-focused. You'll also need great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team. We are looking for graduates in accounting, civil engineering, leisure management, business analysis, urban and regional, human resources and marketing planning. To be eligible, you must have graduated within 12 months of the commencement of the program (November 2004), or are currently completing your degree and due to graduate by November 2004. To find out more about the Graduate Program email Graduate.Recruitment@brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone the Graduate Program Coordinator on (07) 3403 6704. |
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| UQ Economics Scholarship 2005 Applications are invited from outstanding Year 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking admission to the UQ Bachelor of Economics program in 2005. The study of economics in Years 11 and 12 is not a prerequisite. There is one scholarship available, valued at $15,000 with a possible extension of $6,000 for an Honours year. The closing date for applications is 19 November 2004. For further information go to the School of Economics scholarships webpage at www.uq.edu.au/economics/scholarships/ or email scholar@economics.uq.edu.au. |
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| BHP Billiton Indigenous MBA Scholarship The BHP Billiton Indigenous MBA Scholarship assists promising Indigenous Australians with a track record of leadership in entrepreneurial, community, business, artistic and/or sporting activities to fulfill their personal and professional potential. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering the full-time MBA program at the Melbourne Business School and undertaking the entire program on a full-time basis. The scholarship covers all tuition fees and provides a living allowance. The scholar must be a citizen of Australia and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. They must also meet all the normal requirements for entry into the Melbourne MBA program. To be undertaken at the University of Melbourne. This award is to be used for living costs and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for a period of 2 years. This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Applications close on 30 November 2004. Further information is available on the web at www.mbs.edu. |
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| The Sally White/Diane Barwick Award The award of $1,000 is awarded annually to a female Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander tertiary student who is about to start or is already studying at Honours level. The award can be used for any purpose. Candidates are invited to apply in writing at any time for selection in April of the following year. Apply to: Aboriginal History, Box 2837, GPO Canberra ACT 2601. |
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| Australian Museum Postgraduate Awards The aim of these awards is to encourage the direct involvement of postgraduate students in museum scientific activities and, by so doing, further the mission of the Australian Museum. Awards range from $700 to $2,500. Successful applicants must be cosupervised by Museum research staff whilst pursuing postgraduate degrees or have a close affiliation with the Museum. Students are encouraged to spend time at the Museum as part of their research program, with a desirable period of about six weeks for doctoral candidates, and less for those registered for lower degrees. The costs of residency (travel, subsistence) may be included in the project budget. Please consult the scheme website for full particulars of the awards including desired outcomes, eligibility criteria and application procedures at www.austmus.gov.au. Applications close 28 February 2005. |
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| Robert Riley Scholarship Program The aim of this scholarship program is to promote the pursuit of justice and human rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through supporting education of young Indigenous people in those fields, that is, in the fields of law, human rights or juvenile justice. The primary criteria used to assess all applications will be merit and financial need. This scholarship is for study in Australia. You must be below the age of 25. To apply you must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. Only citizens of Australia may apply. The value of this scholarship is $5,000 (total amount). This award is to be used for miscellaneous purposes. This scholarship is paid as a one-off and is offered annually to 4 people. Open for applications until 21 March 2005. For more information go to the JASON website at www.jason.unimelb.edu.au. |
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| National Indigenous Cadetship Program (NICP) The National Indigenous Cadetship Program (NICP) provides opportunities for Indigenous Australians to gain the professional qualifications needed for a range of jobs in both the public and private sectors. It assists in matching students who intend studying full-time in an undergraduate degree, and in some circumstances postgraduate students, with employers who can give them work skills and professional employment experience. If an employer sponsors you as a cadet you will receive a study allowance from March to November and will be paid a salary over the summer when you work for your sponsoring organisation. To apply for a cadetship you need to register at the NICP website at www.nicp.dewr.gov.au and lodge an application. |
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| Joint Academic Scholarship Online Network (JASON) JASON is a search engine that contains information about postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. www.jason.unimelb.edu.au/ |
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| Other Scholarships Other scholarships offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Queensland can be found at www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?id=1137 |
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| Position: Team Leader, Gold Coast Description: Kalwun Community Development Corporation Ltd is currently seeking suitable applications for the position of Team Leader for the AICCA service. Kalwun - AICCA works in conjunction with the Department of Communities to ensure appropriate policy and procedures. Kalwun provides culturally appropriate services to Indigenous children, young people and their families in line with the Child Placement Principle included in the Child Protection Act 1999. Kalwun - AICCA is the recognised Indigenous Agency in relation to child protection matters and also provides an alternative care service for Indigenous clients of the Gold Coast Area Office. The service recruits, trains and supports a minimum of 15 departmentally approved general, relative and limited approved carers. The position if full-time (38 hours per week) and based on the Gold Coast at Kalwun Development Corporation. Closing Date: Not available More Information: Colleen McGeorge on (07) 5578 3044 or email kalwunde@kalwun.com.au |
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| Position: Alternative Care Worker, Gold Coast Description: Kalwun Community Development Corporation Ltd is currently seeking suitable applications for the position of Alternative Care Worker for the AICCA service. Kalwun - AICCA works in conjunction with the Department of Communities to ensure appropriate policies and procedures. Kalwun provides culturally appropriate services to Indigenous children, young people and their families in line with the Child Placement Principle included in the Child Protection Act 1999. Kalwun - AICCA is the recognised Indigenous Agency in relation to child protection matters and also provides an alternative care service for Indigenous clients for the Gold Coast Area Office. The service recruits, trains and supports a minimum of 15 departmentally approved general, relative and limited approved carers. The position is a temporary position for 12 months (38 hours per week) and based on the Gold Coast at Kalwun Development Corporation. Closing Date: Not available More Information: Colleen McGeorge on (07) 5578 3044 or email kalwunde@kalwun.com.au |
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| Position: Training Mentor, Cairns Description: QATSIHWEPAC is looking for a versatile and self-motivated person to lead a team working towards the delivery of health worker training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in North Queensland. The role of the Training Mentor will involve training selected health workers to become Workplace Trainer/Assessors, supporting these trainers in the field with resources for local training and providing mentoring support to improve training delivery. QATSIHWEPAC is seeking a suitably qualified person with extensive industry experience, who is looking for a change in direction in his/her career and is interested in passing on industry knowledge and skills as a program manager/mentor. The position is full-time for 15 months and based in Cairns. Travel away from Cairns is required along with some out of hours work during peak periods. Closing Date: Not available More Information: Reception on (07) 4033 1551 |
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| Position: Child Safety Policy Officer, Brisbane Description: The Department of Child Safety, Brisbane, is seeking to fill the position of Child Safety Policy Officer. We are committed to the safety of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in our state. An entirely new department is backing up this commitment. We are recruiting more than 500 extra staff. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are needed to work directly with children and families. Indigenous people in the department have a critical role to play in shaping the future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. There will be a specific emphasis on training, supporting and developing Indigenous child safety officers. It's just another reason to consider a career in child safety. Child Safety Officers need: a degree in social work, behavioural sciences, or human services and interest in working with children. Closing Date: 31 May 2004 More Information: Phone 1800 089 515 or email jobs@childsafety.qld.gov.au |
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| Position: Senior Policy Officer Description: Queensland Government, Departments and Agencies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy, Senior Policy Officer (Specified) - Policy Directorate. The key duties of the position are to undertake research into complex Indigenous policy/program issues, including the analysis of findings and the recommendation of appropriate courses of actions. Provide advice on major policy issues related to the portfolio responsibilities. Assist in the identification and monitoring of emerging policy issues and trends that impact on Indigenous Queenslanders. Assist in the effective liaison, negotiation and consultation with senior government representatives, representatives from peak Indigenous organisations and other interest groups. Prepare relevant papers for Directorate meetings, consultations, special projects and other Directorate activities as required. Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports, submissions, briefs, memoranda and correspondence in relation to complex policy issues. Assist in the project management of programs relevant to Indigenous issues. Contribute to an accountable and equitable work environment through the implementation of management standards and processes, including performance management, equal employment opportunity/anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety principles. Closing Date: 7 June 2004 More Information: Vacancy Processing Officer on (07) 3224 7144 or email vacenq@corporatelink.qld.gov.au |
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| Position: Trainee Bus Operators Description: Brisbane Transport is currently recruiting adult full-time Trainee Bus Operators. If you can: • Work flexible hours • Display great customer service • Hold an open licence (bus, truck or car), and have held your licence for three years then contact us. Closing Date: 7 June 2004 More Information: Phone (07) 3407 2351 or email btrecruitment@brisbane.qld.gov.au |
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| Position: Family Consultant - Torres Strait Islander Description: The Family Court of Australia provides a range of services to resolve or determine family disputes. The Family Court employs Indigenous Family Consultants. Two of these, an Aboriginal Family Consultant and a Torres Strait Islander Family Consultant, are based in the Cairns Registry of the Family Court and they work as part of the Court's mediation service. Expressions of Interest are invited. The position involves dealing with sensitive issues for Torres Strait Islander families, providing information to Torres Strait Islander people/communities about Family Court services as well as information/advice to Court staff about Torres Strait Islander culture/customs and issues. Closing Date: 11 June 2004 More Information: Josephine Akee (07) 4041 4108 |
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| Queensland Art Gallery - Craig Koomeeta - 2 January-20
June 2004 This display features new works by Craig Koomeeta created during his residency at the Queensland Art Gallery. It also includes paintings made by Aurukun children during a recent workshop with the artist, as well as a video featuring the children speaking about life and art in their community. The Gallery is located at Southbank on Melbourne Street (at the south end of the Victoria Bridge), South Brisbane. For further information go to the Queensland Art Gallery website at www.qag.qld.gov.au. |
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| Grass Bark2 at the University Art Museum - 6 May-31
August 2004 In the newly re-opened James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre (map), the University Art Museum has drawn from the Anthropology Museum collection to present Grass Bark2. It honours the generations of Australia's Indigenous people who have used twined fibre in the making of ropes, shelters, nets and baskets. For other upcoming shows check out the University Art Museum website at www.maynecentre.uq.edu.au. |
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| D.B.C. Pierre - 2 June 2004 This year's Booker Prize winner (for his brilliant and hugely controversial first novel, Vernon God Little) is coming to Brisbane for one event only. 43-year-old Pierre was born in Australia to English parents and brought up in Mexico. He went from a privileged childhood to despair when his father died in his late teens and his family lost everything. Trapped in a downward spiral of self delusion, heavy drug taking and lying and borrowing to keep his family afloat, Pierre ended up in court and then in long-term counselling to kick his habit. Dirty But (finally) Clean (hence the initials), Pierre spent 10 years working in the design field trying to pay back his debts. In 1999 he decided to have one last shot at it and try writing a novel. He wouldn't have to borrow any money from anyone to do it - he just needed dedication, ability and some luck. Five weeks later he'd written the first draft of Vernon God Little and the rest is fairy-tale history. D.B.C. Pierre's evening promises to be a fascinating and exciting night out. Book early so you don't miss out on what will surely be one of the most memorable author events in a long time. D.B.C. Pierre will be appearing on Wednesday 2 June at 7:00 for 7:30pm at the Tivoli Theatre. Tickets are $15 or $12 concession available at the American Bookstore, 173 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane (07) 3229 4677 or email info@americanbookstore.com.au. |
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| The Native Title Conference - 3-4 June 2004 The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, Native Title Unit invite you to join us in Adelaide for the Native Title Conference 2004. This comprehensive national conference addresses the cutting edge of Native Title research and practice. It is an opportunity for networking and information sharing between the staff of representative bodies, academics, legal counsel and government. The conference is also a development opportunity for Native Title representative body staff, executive and practitioners and all who wish to remain informed of current practice, governance, and law and policy development. The conference will be held at the Stamford Grand Hotel, Moseley Square, Glenelg, South Australia. For any enquiries please contact ntru@aiatsis.gov.au or phone (02) 6246 1161. Check out the conference website at www.aiatsis.gov.au/rsrch/ntru/conf2004/home.html. |
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| Sharing Indigenous Wisdom: An International Dialogue
on Sustainable Development - 6-10 June 2004 The Sustainable Development Institute at College of Menominee Nation will host the conference: Sharing Indigenous Wisdom: An International Dialogue on Sustainable Development. The conference design will bring together scholars and practitioners who are committed to the concepts of sustainable development. A forum will be created that encourages dialogue, learning, solidarity and cross-fertilization of ideas. It is planned for 6-10 June 2004 and will be held at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center near Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information contact Dr William Van Lopik by email WVanlopik@menominee.edu or check out the conference website at http://www.sharingindigenouswisdom.org/. |
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| Reconciliation: Where to from here? - 15 June 2004 An invitation to a luncheon with Jackie Huggins AM, who will be presenting "Reconciliation: Where to from here?". The luncheon is being held at the Holiday Inn, Brisbane, in the Bribie/Moreton Room. The event is being held on Tuesday 15 June at 12pm. The cost is $45 and $40 for students. For further information or reservations contact Kieran Hargreaves on (07) 3346 3903 or email k.hargreaves@uq.edu.au. |
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| Colonialism and Its Aftermath - 23-25 June 2004 Colonialism recast the world map, linking disparate geographies and diverse cultures under the aegis of European empires. If the sun never set on the British Empire, it has also never set on scholarly attempts to understand colonialism and its impact on the world. Colonial and postcolonial studies across a range of humanities and social science disciplines continue to analyse the complex cultural phenomena of colonialism, addressing issues in literary studies, geography, Asian studies, history, indigenous studies, art history, race studies, architecture, women's studies, cultural studies and anthropology, amongst others. Much of the most interesting work in this field is interdisciplinary. The University of Tasmania's research cluster "Colonialism and Its Aftermath" invites proposals for papers from scholars interested in exploring the relationship between colonialism and its aftermath in innovative and interdisciplinary ways. The conference will be held at the University of Tasmania, Hobart. For any questions please contact the conference organisers by email colonialism@leishman-associates.com.au. |
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| World and Text: Ethics, Aesthetics and Emotions -
5-7 July 2004 Conference speakers will address a wide range of topics relating to both earlier and contemporary Australian literature in its broader cultural and historical contexts, including film texts and comparative studies. There will also be panel sessions on the place of poetry and on culture and memory, as well as a special focus on the work of Thea Astley. For more information go to the conference website at www.arts.usyd.edu.au or contact Professor Elizabeth Webby on (02) 9351 5344 or email elizabeth.webby@arts.usyd.edu.au. |
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| James and Johnno at La Boite Theatre
- 29 July-14 August 2004 As children, James and Johnno were very close. But their lives have taken them in different directions. James has lived his life in doubt. He is a sceptic, a seeker after the truth. Johnno has the ability to create the truth for himself. To him, facts are malleable. Now, lost at sea, what do James and Johnno need from each other to survive? Through remembrance, skirmishes and a little walking on water, the brothers embrace some intimate questions. How does growing up in a small Australian city, in this case Brisbane, affect the kind of person you become? Conversely how did we affect it? Did we become it, or did it become us? For further information email info@laboite.com.au or for tickets ring QTIX on 13 62 46. |
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| Looking Out for Culture Workshop - 3 August 2004 Terri Janke, a successful solictor, author and Indigenous businesswoman, will be presenting a one-day workshop entitled "Workshop - Looking Out for Culture: An Introduction to Indigenous Arts, Copyright, Trademarks and Designs". The workshop is being held at Rosebrry, Sydney on the 3 August 2004. The cost is $495 (inc. GST) covering course materials of 100+ pages, a certificate plus a light lunch. For more info go to the website www.terrijanke.com.au. |
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| Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Conference - 1-5 September
2004 This conference, hosted by the South Australian Drug and Alcohol Council (ADAC) and the National Indigenous Substance Misuse Council (NISMC), focuses on the concepts of healing and health care of Indigenous people. It will include a further refinement of the Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Covenant that was introduced at a previous gathering in New Mexico, USA in 2002. The conference will also develop a submission to the United Nations (UN) forum on Indigenous people. It is expected that the UN will make a special declaration at the end of 2004 as it is the climax of the UN decade of Indigenous people. Activities will be incorporated into the conference agenda which will facilitate the involvement of those working in the addictions community, those in recovery, as well as tribal youth and elders together with the local community and Indigenous people throughout Australia. The conference will be held in Cairns, Queensland. For further information contact Indigenous Conventions Specialists & Associates on (07) 5471 3161 or email indigenousconventions@westnet.com.au. |
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| Whiteness Matters Public Lecture - 9 September
2004 Dr Aileen Moreton-Robinson will be presenting a lecture entitled Whiteness Matters: Indigenous Studies and Australian Studies. The lecture explores how critical whiteness studies can contribute to and inform the analyses of Australian and Indigenous studies. The lecture will be held on Thursday 9 September 2004 between 5:30-6:30pm at The Mayne Centre (map), University of Queensland. For more information go to The Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies website at http://cccs.uq.edu.au/index.html. |
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| AIATSIS Conference - 22-25 September 2004 A major conference on issues in Indigenous Australian studies, organised by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) will be held at the Manning Clark Centre, Australian National University, Canberra, from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 November 2004. The aim of the conference is to encourage and provide for discussion of intercultural approaches to research and related matters. The AIATSIS Council has adopted the theme Indigenous Studies - Sharing the Cultural and Theoretical Space, and has suggested several approaches to a 'shared' Australia through the discipline of Indigenous Studies. For further information please contact Dr Graeme Ward via email conf2004@aiatsis.gov.au or go to the conference website at www.aiatsis.gov.au/rsrch/conferences/aiatsisconf2004/. |
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| True - 22 September-2 October 2004 Presented by Kooemba Jdarra and the ENERGEX Brisbane Festival, True, is a unique piece of contemporary Indigenous theatre which fuses one of the world's oldest cultures together with the latest in film technology. True is the journey of three individuals questioning their personal and cultural identities, and understanding of their place in community. If our bonds with our culture have been severed, then how do we regain what has already been lost? True will be presented at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. For further information phone (07) 3257 1433, email info@kooemba.com.aub or go to Kooemba Jdarra's website at http://www.kooemba.com.au/. |
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Goorie
Berrimpa (gathering place) is the Indigenous Students Collective
of the University of Queensland. Our main aim is to be a conduit
between Indigenous students, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Studies Unit and the University generally. Over the
last two years Goorie Berrimpa has endeavoured to highlight
the Indigenous perspective here at UQ. Goorie Berrimpa holds
events such as Sorry Day Week and the Prayer for Reconciliation
(with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit).
The current Indigenous Student Officer is Rob Markham. For further
details contact Rob at the Goorie Berrimpa office: 
